When my children were young I used to tell them stories at night to help them fall asleep. The two boys shared a room. I sat on the floor, and … [Read more...] about Bedtime Stories
Bad Dog
I nearly lost a finger to a dog during my walk today. I walk sometimes because all other forms of exercise are off limits due to my shoulder rehab. … [Read more...] about Bad Dog
The Mighty Plow Lives To Plow Another Day
We've been hit with another major snowstorm, another day out of school that Rachel doesn't have to make up because seniors must graduate on a … [Read more...] about The Mighty Plow Lives To Plow Another Day
The Values Recognition Program
A Recognition-based Classroom Management Program Helping to Build Community in the Classroom The Values Recognition Program is one of many … [Read more...] about The Values Recognition Program
Physical Intervention Report Form
Use this form to report physical interventions. This includes the date of the crisis intervention, location, type, and many other factors. … [Read more...] about Physical Intervention Report Form
The Friendship Report
The Friendship Report is a Continuous Feedback on Performance (CFP) program designed to reinforce social values and social skills in the classroom … [Read more...] about The Friendship Report
Auditory Processing
Auditory processing is often considered a problem when students can’t follow a spoken lecture or when they tune out after the teacher starts with a … [Read more...] about Auditory Processing
Shaping Student Identity – Program Monitoring
Students arrive at school at a young age with their identity already clearly formed. However, the school years have a tremendous impact on further … [Read more...] about Shaping Student Identity – Program Monitoring
Hierarchy of Student Needs in the Classroom – Program Monitoring
Every student in the classroom has a profile indicating their pattern of unmet needs. All staff in the classroom are aware of the student need … [Read more...] about Hierarchy of Student Needs in the Classroom – Program Monitoring
Self-Study: Creating a Supportive Learning Community
It is important to provide a caring and supportive classroom community so that students can become confident, capable, motivated learners. A safe, … [Read more...] about Self-Study: Creating a Supportive Learning Community
Level of Community in the Classroom Rating
Use this form and please rate the frequency of occurrence of the following social behaviors in your classroom. Do not rate individual students. … [Read more...] about Level of Community in the Classroom Rating
Long Run ~ A Novel
LONG RUN is a coming of age novel that puts the reader into the heart and mind of a desperate eleven-year-old boy as he struggles to reclaim his … [Read more...] about Long Run ~ A Novel